Last week Mr S reported how Jeremy Clarkson took to the stage at a charity event and called the BBC a bunch of ‘f—ing b—–ds’. He may well be uttering those words again today after Lord Hall released a statement saying that the BBC will not be requiring the Top Gear host’s services any more following Clarkson’s ‘fracas’ with one of the show producers.
The BBC Director-General says that it is ‘with great regret’ that the corporation will not be keeping Clarkson on as a Top Gear host:
‘It is with great regret that I have told Jeremy Clarkson today that the BBC will not be renewing his contract. It is not a decision I have taken lightly. I have done so only after a very careful consideration of the facts and after personally meeting both Jeremy and Oisin Tymon.’
In anticipation of a backlash from the public, the BBC are publishing the findings of their inquiry into the incident to try and justify their decision.
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